Unique Rat Tattoos

3,000 Tattoo Designs

The Choice of a Rat Tattoo

Just like their real-life counterparts, a rat tattoo is something of a peculiar taste, but for those who are fans of rats, there are some that are extremely nice looking, and many that are humorous, based on the caricature rats can be used as.

Some people actually have a tattoo of a pet rat on them, while others like to send out a message about a rat fink, which if you're not familiar with that meaning, it's someone who tells on someone else. It's called "ratting" in America. Special tattoos are made to say what someone thinks of that.

Rats as a cartoon figure are among the favorite images used in rat tattoos, but there are some that are serious works of art, as in any tattoo theme people choose to create or have inked on them.

Overall I was surprised at the large variety of rat tattoos there are to choose from out there, and the popularity of the theme.

I thought it would be just as hard to find someone with a rat tattoo as it is an owner of a real rat, but that wasn't the case.

Parrot TattoosParrot tattoo designs are among the more colorful tattoos, and rightly so. While I prefer the darker tattos, as they seem to really look at stand up much better, and you can appreciate the quality much more, in the case of tattoos of parrots, it's...

Dog TattoosDog tattoos were enjoyable to look at and search for, as many dog lovers not only expressed their appreciation for dogs, but did it through a variety of breeds; showing their personal preferences. Man's best friend had a huge number of tattoo...

The first tattoo of a rat I chose was probably, as far as a work of art goes, up there with the best of them in this particular genre.

It is definitely disturbing and would attract a lot of attention and comments when you look closely at what is going on with the tattoo.

Rat in Hand Tattoo

Powerful Bull Tattoo DesignsBulls are a huge part of cowboy culture, as they were representative of the future of cattle, with the best sires a look into the future of the herds. That and the power of this magnificent creature makes them a fantastic design choice for a tattoo,.

Dog TattoosDog tattoos were enjoyable to look at and search for, as many dog lovers not only expressed their appreciation for dogs, but did it through a variety of breeds; showing their personal preferences. Man's best friend had a huge number of tattoo...

In the rat tattoo on the chest below, I made it a larger size because the uniformity of color made it difficult to see, and you also miss a lot of the detail because of that.

Rat tattoo on Chest

Cow Tattoo DesignsCows, or cattle and cowboys, seem to have been joined at the hip for as long as we can remember, and that has extended to our culture overall, making cows an interesting choice for tattoo designs; as they're not only considered a food source, but in.

Stallion and Horse TattoosA stallion isn't just any horse, it's a horse that hasn't been gelded (castrated). That means that the testosterone inherent in stallions results many times with better looking and thicker necks, as well as a much more muscular structure in...

Below is an tattoo of a pet rat. Pretty interesting in that it is hard for me to relate to a real emotional bond with a rat, but then for some people it evidently is something they do. The pink little claws do look nice.

Harley Davidson TattoosHarley Davidson motorcycles, and the brand itself, have become a way of life for many people, and represents, more than anything, freedom. Consequently, Harley fans are forever looking to express the lifestyle, and one of those choices are to get...

Cobra TattoosCobra and King Cobra tattoos are amazing if you like snakes and that fascinated hood the cobra has. It's a great motivator for tattoo artists wanting to create great designs. While cobras are placed in a variety of places on the body when inked...

This rat tattoo was pretty realistic and very well done. You get the feeling you just caught the little critter in your house and are thinking of ways to get rid of it. More difficult to do by the artist than it appears.

Rat Tattoo on Shoulder

Lobster TattoosFor those of us that love the water and seas, a lobster tattoo is a compelling choice to show what it means to us. There is no doubt that we who are born near the water have a unique affinity to the sea, lakes and the life forms associated with...

Claw Tattoo DesignsClaw tattoo designs are a niche category that has many adherents and fans, especially among males, who like to express the power associated with the claw in a way that shows them breaking free of and through resistance. This is usually expressed...

This is a pretty intense rat tattoo design of one seemingly attempting to get out of a cage. Pretty mean looking. I do like the fence itself as a design. It really adds to the image and look.

Rat in a Cage Tattoo

Peaceful Dove TattoosDove tattoos can be extraordinary in that they represent universal peace, as also depicted in many cases of the dove carrying an olive branch. Also note of doves is a representation of long-term love, as the male and female dove mate for life....

Turtle TattoosTurtles, which are actually classified as a reptile, are a choice of quite a few people to have tattooed on them. There are seemingly a couple of reasons for choosing a turtle for a tattoo design. The first is a person simply enjoys turtles in...

Pretty interesting rat on a skull tattoo. We're starting to get out of the more serious part of the grouping and getting more into the cartoon and fun types. As for the color below, it doesn't do much for me. But a rat on a skull is a necessity for those serious about the theme.

Rat on Skull Tattoo

Fun Tigger TattoosTigger is one of the great cartoon characters in my estimation, and if you need to be uplifted, just watch a show with this bundle of joy an enery, and you'll have a hard time not finding yourself laughing and entering into his infectious...

Deer TattoosDeer are fascinating in that they are an attraction to all sorts of people for a variety of reasons. Some like to paint them, photograph them, use them in creative themes. Many hunt them for food and sport. Either way, whatever the motivation,...

The rat priest tattoo is humorous to me. I don't think it was made for any derogatory reason, just a fun image to create.

Rat Priest Tattoo

Duck Tattoo DesignsDucks are a fantastic bird, with a wide array of types, colors and sizes, which has attracted many artists through the years, who have put the beautiful creatures on canvasses of many types. That's also true with tattoo artists, who in response to...

Compelling Eagle TattoosThere's nothing much more majestic than the image of an eagle, and when combined with a tattoo, it's endless the versions you can make that are very compelling. Also important with eagles is they included so much detail in real life that it lends...

This is probably a popular idea from somewhere, but I simply don't know where the source is. Either way, the rat with antlers is a pretty cool idea.

Rat with Antlers Holding a Key

Magnificent Mermaid TattoosA mermaid tattoo theme is a wonderful option for those looking to get inked. The beautiful lines associated with the mermaid figure, along with the myths surrounding the sirens of sound. Mermaids were originally identified as Sirens in earlier...

Cool Snake Tattoo DesignsSnake tattoos are very exciting, as the texture of the snake, its shape, and the ease of combining in with numerous other themes lends itself to great subject matter to have inked on your body. One surprising thing for me was to discover how...

When enjoying an Asian theme, it is amazing how artists can take almost anything and fit it in and make it work. Who would have thought a rat and a flower would go together, but there you have it.

Another thing I noticed through my life experience, as many women enjoy the rat tattoos as do the men, and as far as pets go, I've known more women to have rats as pets than men. I don't know why, but that has been my observation.

Asian Rat Tattoo

Unique Fish TattoosFish tattoos are among the more numerous of all tattoos it seems, with a wide variety of species to choose from, of which the Koi fish appears to be the most popular. With so many Koi fish tattoos to choose from to look at, along with the...

Rockin' Raven TattoosAnyone interested in having an edgy look with their tattoo will meet those expectations when deciding on a raven as their theme of choice. There is no doubt Ravens are considered a symbol of a dark force in the world, and whether alone or in a...

This is too funny. It's hard to take the serious look of the rat when he's wearing that hat. Fun tattoo.

Rat Wearing a Hat

Wild and Crazy Chicken TattoosIt was a lot of fun doing some searches for chicken tattoos, as it's a light and winsome category (for the most part) and projects the enjoyment and love of chickens people have. With few exceptions, most of the chickens were done as cartoon...

Magnificent Owl TattoosOwls are a mysterious and interesting creature, and the fact they are, for the most part, nocturnal (and carnivores), adds to the attraction of this bird of prey. For those who like owls and desire them for a tattoo theme, there are numerous,...

What a fun cartoon tattoo rat below. I love that old samurai warrior helmet and the band around his waist.

Samurai Rat Tattoo

Amazing Bat TattoosDepending on the part of the world you live in, bats can be considered bad omens or representative of evil, or in other places a sign of good luck, if you believe in it. Either way, bat tattoos are very interesting, and they can be inked on as...

Fascinating Bear TattoosI was really surprised when I started looking around for interesting bear tattoos how many there were. My thought was there would probably be a few out there, as not that many people would be interested in the theme. Was I wrong. There were so...

Last but definitely not least is this rat on the foot with a paint roller. I'm not sure where the idea came from, but it is fascinating and very well done.

Rat Tattoo on Foot

There you have an amazing array of rat tattoos and designs. I wouldn't have thought there would have been such a wide variety. They are a lot of fun and made me look at the theme a little differently after seeing the grouping.

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